Nathan Cleary has surged to the outright lead in the race to win the 2021 Dally M Medal.
After he was the red-hot favourite to collect the award last year only to finish third to surprise winner Jack Wighton, the Penrith co-captain jumped to sole possession of top spot on the leaderboard after nine rounds.
He received three votes to be one clear of Warriors skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with Panthers prop James Fisher-Harris and Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen a further three votes back among eligible contenders.
On the field, Melbourne winger Josh Addo-Carr created history when to kick off the round when he set a new club record for the Storm when he scored six tries in the 50-0 romp over Souths, becoming the first player to achieve the feat in the premiership since 1950.
Heading into Magic Round in Brisbane, starting on Friday, there's a clear top three of Penrith, Parramatta and Melbourne with the Rabbitohs and Roosters still nipping at their heels despite encountering plenty of injuries lately.
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Dally M leaderboard
Nathan Cleary | 16 |
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 15 |
Latrell Mitchell* | 13 |
James Fisher-Harris | 12 |
Ryan Papenhuyzen | 12 |
Tom Trbojevic | 9 |
David Fifita | 9 |
Reed Mahoney | 8 |
Adam Doueihi | 8 |
Ben Hunt | 8 |
William Kennedy | 7 |
Benji Marshall | 7 |
Daly Cherry-Evans | 7 |
Clint Gutherson | 7 |
Sam Walker | 7 |
James Tedesco | 7 |
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | 7 |
Cody Walker | 6 |
Cameron Munster | 6 |
Kodi Nikorima | 6 |
Jamayne Isaako | 6 |
Kalyn Ponga | 6 |
Brett Morris | 6 |
Junior Paulo | 6 |
Jahrome Hughes | 6 |
* - Latrell Mitchell is ineligible to win the award due to a suspension, Points penalties for suspensions will be applied at the end of the season
Round 9 snapshot
All the scorelines, Dally M votes, highlights, injuries and judiciary news from the ninth round of the Telstra Premiership.
Rabbitohs v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Stadium Australia
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- Match report: Fabulous Mr Foxx's six tries sink injury-ravaged Bunnies
- Injuries: No injuries reported
- Judiciary: Felise Kaufusi (dangerous contact - head/kneck), Brandon Smith (shoulder charge)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Josh Addo-Carr, 2 - Harry Grant, 1 - Justin Olam. Judge: Mark Geyer
Match Highlights: Rabbitohs v Storm
Panthers v Sharks, Friday 6pm at BlueBet Stadium
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- Match report: Nine and dandy: Panthers roll on as Staines bags three
- Injuries: Jesse Ramien (head knock), Kurt Capewell (head knock)
- Judiciary: Liam Martin (contrary conduct)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Nathan Cleary, 2 - Kurt Capewell, 1 - James Fisher-Harris. Judge: Wendell Sailor
Match Highlights: Panthers v Sharks
Eels v Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium
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- Match report: 'Ridiculous' handing of Hutchison incident has Robinson seeing red
- Injuries: Drew Hutchison (ribs/lung), Victor Radley (head knock), Reed Mahoney (head knock)
- Judiciary: Marata Niukore (high tackle), Dylan Brown (dangerous conduct), Siosiua Taukeiaho (high tackle)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Junior Paulo, 2 - Ryan Matterson, 1 - James Tedesco. Judge: Darren Lockyer
Match Highlights: Eels v Roosters
Raiders v Knights, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga
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- Match report: Knights storm home to hand Raiders fifth straight loss
- Injuries: Ryan Sutton (elbow), Joe Tapine (knee), Brayden Musgrove (ribs)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: 3 - Kalyn Ponga, 2 - Jayden Brailey, 1 - George Williams. Judge: Scott Sattler
Match Highlights: Raiders v Knights
Wests Tigers v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
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- Match report: Titans pack too many punches for Tigers in tryfest
- Injuries: No injuries reported
- Judiciary: David Fifita (careless high tackle), Tyrone Peachey (dangerous contact), James Tamou (dangerous contact)
- Dally M votes: 3 - AJ Brimson, 2 - Tanah Boyd, 1 - Adam Doueihi. Judge: Dene Halatau
Match Highlights: Wests Tigers v Titans
Cowboys v Broncos, Saturday, 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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- Match report: Holmes, Taumalolo stand tall as Cowboys win thriller
- Injuries: Patrick Carrigan (knee)
- Judiciary: Lachlan Burr (careless high tackle), Matt Lodge (contrary conduct), Mitchell Dunn (contrary conduct)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Jason Taumalolo, 2 - Xavier Coates, 1 - Kyle Feldt. Judge: Roy Masters
Match Highlights: Cowboys v Broncos
Sea Eagles v Warriors, Saturday 2pm at Lottoland
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- Match report: Hand of Tom: Turbo in it all as Sea Eagles power past Warriors
- Injuries: Taniela Paseka (head knock)
- Judiciary: Match review committee to announce findings on Monday
- Dally M votes: 3 - Tom Trbojevic, 2 - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 1 - Daly Cherry-Evans. Judge: Greg Alexander
Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Warriors
Dragons v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
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- Match report: Red and white delight: Dragons blow away benign Bulldogs
- Injuries: Corey Allan (head/neck), Kyle Flanagan (lung), Ava Seumanufagai (head knock), Blake Lawrie (head knock), Mathew Feagai (ankle)
- Judiciary: Match review committee to announce findings on Monday
- Dally M votes: 3 - Ben Hunt, 2 - Matt Dufty, 1 - Paul Vaughan. Judge: Brett Kimmorley
Match Highlights: Dragons v Bulldogs
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